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Showing posts with label Fishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fishing. Show all posts
Sunday, January 30, 2022

Hunting and Fishing Legislation Filed - 2nd Year of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly

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January 28th was the deadline for the General Assembly to file bills for the second year of the 102nd G.A.  Both the House and Senate filed ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Four New Locations Added to Spring Trout Release

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Here at Capitol Outdoors, we always look forward to the Fall and Spring trout release.  It's a great way to get those who've never ...
Friday, February 15, 2019

Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing the Right to Hunt & Fish Filed in Illinois

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Each year thousands of bills and resolutions get filed in Illinois to become law.  Most of these bills get stuck in committee and never real...
Thursday, January 3, 2019

New Years Newsbits January 2019

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Illinois DNR Newsbits – January 2019 Spring Turkey Applications: Think spring by applying now for the second lottery for 2019 Illinois ...
Monday, December 17, 2018

Illinois Receives Money From Michigan To Help Combat Asian Carp Problem

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The Asian Carp problem is not just an Illinois problem.   Our neighboring states, like Michigan, Minnesota and Kentucky all fear these invas...
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

December 2018 IDNR Newsbits

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Here is the list of event dates and reminders from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: IDNR Newsbits - December 2018 Arch...
Friday, November 16, 2018

2018 Black Friday Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Ads

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Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to hunting and fishing gear! We are always keeping an eye out for those special pr...
Friday, November 2, 2018

November Reminders and Dates - IDNR Newsbits

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IDNR Newsbits – Nov. 2018 November is a great time for hunting, fishing, leaf peeping, and just plan enjoying the outdoors Remainin...
Thursday, November 1, 2018

Loyola and Glenbrook South September Tournament Results

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Seven boats took off in late September in a high school tournament on Liberty Lake in Libertyville, IL.  Loyola and Glenbrook South High Sc...
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Fall Wrap-up of the Illinois High School Bass Fishing League

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Earlier this summer Capitol Outdoors was informed about a bass tournament league that was formed to give high school anglers a true series ...
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

October 2018 IDNR Newsbits and Happenings

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As leaves begin to change and winter being right around the corner, October is the perfect month to get outside with the family.  What is h...
Sunday, September 23, 2018

U.S. Department of Commerce Report Shows the Outdoor Industry has a $731 Billion Impact on Economy

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Hunters and anglers on Capitol Hill are welcoming the release of the first government statistics on the outdoor industry as a contributor t...
Thursday, September 6, 2018

Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens October 20

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Update:  Capitol Outdoors was just informed that several lakes were not included in this list for Dupage County:   Silver Lake at Blackwell...
Monday, August 20, 2018

How to get a Hook Out of Your Hand - The Tip Every Angler Should Know

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Splash, my lure hit the water and I began cranking the reel.  My buddy Matt and I were working some baits through weeds when  "WHAM&quo...

IDNR and ICF Honor Volunteer of the Year Recipients and Hall of Fame Inductees During Conservation Day at Illinois State Fair

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Conservation Day at the 2018 State Fair was buzzing with activity.  Governor Rauner signed two pieces of legislation, volunteers received ...
Saturday, August 18, 2018

Governor Rauner signs two hunting bills on Conservation Day at Illinois State Fair

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Governor Signs HB 4231 and HB 5317 into law.  Springfield, IL -  Today, Governor Rauner signed two hunting related bills into law.  Al...
Friday, August 3, 2018

IDNR Events and Permit Deadlines - August 2018 Newsbits

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Here is a list of events, permits deadlines and more from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois DNR Newsbits – August 2...
Thursday, June 28, 2018

Illinois Department of Natural Resources host Bowfishing Tournament July 21

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Bowfishing, like so much of the fishing industry, is picking up speed across the country. Much of this increase is due to the invasive spec...
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Auction of Confiscated and Abandoned Property hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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As hunters and anglers we're always looking for a good deal.  Many times those deals are found in the off season or in discount sections...
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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Here is a great family opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at one of Illinois most exciting parks.   Fishing Ev...